http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Fri, 24 May 2013 6:34:04 EDT Question: Good afternoon, We have recently seen the certification of the R66 to new FAA standards. I have two questions: How could they certify the blades to lightning strikes since the technology is identical to that of the R44 and R22, which have had a history of bonding issues for years with normal... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/what_the_experts_are_saying/nvg_certifications/R66-Certification_75102.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST Question: What is the difference between Class “A” and Class “B” modifications and Class “A” and Class “B” goggles? Answer: Let's begin with discussing the fundamental difference between Class A and Class B NVGs. A Class A NVG refers to a NVG with a visible... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/what_the_experts_are_saying/nvg_certifications/Class-A-Class-B-NVGs_75106.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST Question: How are reds identified in full NVG cockpits? What are the different reds and how do they differ? Answer: Red indications and annunciations are, and will always be, an important issue in the world of NVG modifications. The reason being the color Red inherently has a large amount of near infra-red... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/what_the_experts_are_saying/nvg_certifications/Identifying-Reds-in-NVG-Cockpits_75107.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST Question: What are the rules concerning radar altimeters and NVG operation in rotorcraft? Answer: The requirement for the radar altimeter is straightforward: FAA will not certify a helicopter for NVG operations without a radar altimeter, as stated in FAA Order 8900.1... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/what_the_experts_are_saying/nvg_certifications/Radar-Altimeters-and-NVG-Operation_75108.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST